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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
1
A dispatch from Jtratile Summililand reported a serious reverse in West Arion near Burac and Bohott. The War Office in London cannot confirm the despatch and gave no particulars. The Paris transit of the news suggests a new setback with limited official detail.
The city faces further lawlessness after the George F. White lynching and a suspect arrest. Saloon closures, public place restrictions, and National Guard patrols were ordered to maintain order. In the Coast negro district a Black man named William Cramer died of a gunshot wound from the prior disturbance.
A blaze at the Amaritas Malting Company in Milwaukee on June 27 damaged the elevator and malt houses causing about 800000 in losses. The fire was aided by the explosion of boilers and no injuries were reported.
President Roosevelt departed for Oyster Bay this morning aboard the $10 Pennsylvania train. The trip begins during a busy June period as plans for the summer season unfold.
London correspondent reports at a royal children’s party for the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Wilkine & Walker company performed. Two chorus members gambled dice during the show, later joining a cake walk around the palace yard with the royal children and orchestra providing the tune.
The Kansas City Journal reports Senator Burton rode a hand car to aid flood relief near Abilene Kansas. When asked where to go he replied to stand and pump as the section foreman directed, joining volunteers in the effort.
A new fashion craze called mrotocles captivates women in Paris led by the Servian colony and has begun to reach London as the latest style trend.
League play summary lists results from multiple venues with teams like Chicago Philadelphia and New York. Scores show mixed outcomes including Cleveland 1 Chicago 3 and Detroit 5 Philadelphia 3 as part of early season standings and league activity.
In Crawfordsville Indiana Cupid is blamed for a spate of marriages among Indiana Match company women workers as rumblings of labor shortages grow. Manager Charles Burk notes many workers wed, some leave, and workers begin slipping names and addresses into matchboxes to find husbands. The plant faces possible disruption if supply issues persist.
Jane Bartington reports an 11 year old boy named Louis Stalatto, son of Mr and Mrs Staletto, drowned near the Cherry street breakwater shortly before noon yesterday. Parents notified, search began, waters were rough and locating the body proved difficult.
Lawrence S Dare unveils a novel airship at Quoney Island boulevard Brooklin, featuring a hydrogen gas bag, a triple wing design, and two gasoline engines driving front propellers. The craft includes a turtleback gas bag, aluminum cap, a ground-running wheel bar, and shifting gear to switch from wheeled to airborne travel.
The Alpine prefecture in Savoy imposes penalties to stop uprooting rare flowers. Prohibited plants include edelweiss, bee orchid, blue thistle, alpine geumatis, silver geranium, mountain rhododendron, gentian and other species, with strict limits on sale and transport.
The text explains that hair grows better with light, noting that light and sunshine stimulate growth. It cites observations of men in offices with one side toward the light, where the mustache or beard on that side grows longer than on the opposite side.
Syracuse June 24 Cornell swept the day winning the varsity four and the freshman eight while Georgetown and Wisconsin posted strong showings. The four mile varsity race saw Cornell set a fast pace with Penn and Columbia trailing, and the freshman eight finished ahead of Wisconsin and Pennsylvania to cap a Cornell dominated afternoon.
Barlington reports a judge set a hearing for June 30 as Chief Brownell seeks an injunction to restrain Mayor Burke from interfering with police duties. The action follows Brownell’s suspension and Burke’s brief tenure as chief, with papers served to compel Burke to show cause at Montpelier.
In Montpelier on June 27 workers at Bonazel and Ban’s stonemason shop returned to work after a strike that began Thursday morning. The dispute centers on a sharpener named G Caretti whom workers say acts beyond his role, while union committees plan to review the case if violations of the arbitration agreement persist. Most strikers are Italian.
Local church notices list preacher names and themes for Sunday morning and evening services at Presbyterian, Hedding Methodist, Baptist and Universalist churches. Christian Science, Church of the Good Shepherd and Universalist details include service times Holy Communion, Sunday School, and Friday evening rituals.
Alburg New Terminal report notes Rutland Railroad Co moving headquarters from Bowers Point to Albany, establishing a 400 acre yard and rapid house with stalls. A new station is expected soon and about 50 families plus many single men from Rouses Point may move if housing is secured amid scarce tenements.
A county Sunday school convention adopted resolutions urging the strictest enforcement of the temperance and license laws to curb liquor traffic. The group condemned current dealings with evil and urged prayer for the prohibition movement.
Local notes report Henry G. Joinsen visiting Concord New York residents Mrs. BH Wheeler of Sioth Barre, Lingi Paracohini bound for New York then Tpaly, Mrs. L S Tilson visiting family in Milton, and other residents traveling to visit relatives. Mrs. Harriet FE Barnes sold a Maple Grove collage to Arthur J. Cave for 3000 dollars.
John D Miller former state railroad commissioner and prominent Vermont figure is critically ill at his Wallingford home. The illness, possibly dropsy related, has persisted for years with recent seriousness. He is known as one of the wealthiest men in the region and has many Vermont friends who regret the illness.
Brattleboro Vermont June 24 Judge Watson ruled the Brattleboro and Whitehall Railroad Co has standing to petition for a receiver. The Central Vermont Railway Co had argued lack of jurisdiction but the judge found the petition valid. Defendants have 30 days to prepare their case and 10 days after to respond.
State Sunday School convention announced for Burlington October 20 to 24. Key organizer EM Failer states the event will focus on Sunday school work and convene with participation from feld workers and local churches in the Burlington/Janes area.
Charles Easman a prominent local odd fellow died this morning of smallpox at Rothwad City Hospital. The case was peculiar and not diagnosed until after death. He was 41, leaving four children and his parents. The family seeks answers on where he contracted the disease.
East Barre notes Jowesh Mayville sold his house on Bianchl street to BL J Cutler and moved opposite with Charles Gravelle. M E Cutler gains new Brown land for washing carriages and work at his stable. Main street sewer work delays traffic. carloads on the way. Congregational Church announces Children's Day services and a social at W C Nye’s with ice cream and cake. Mrs Jenneny receives surprise from I L L. Dr J H McArthur travels to Kingston, Canada, for health. twins with J A D piles.
Governor McCullough sent his check for 1000 dollars to the Burr and Burton Seminary endowment fund in Bennington June 2. The donation is aimed at securing several thousand dollars pledged on the condition the full amount is raised by July 1. Trustees express confidence the goal will be met.
M A Barter of Richford has leased the Hotel Lamoitle in Morrisville from KB A HA. The one year lease includes a five year option. Barter plans to buy the adjacent livery and renovate the house for flat use.
Earle Goodspeed, employed by the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, broke his right leg and dislocated his heel when a 20 foot pole broke while he was repairing wires at Wells. The accident occurred while he was at the top of the pole.
Hyde Park trustees at a village meeting formed a committee to investigate water source options from Searcan and estimate the probable cost of a domestic and fire protection water system.
George Truman Swasey, 18, son of Geo T Swasey, of Barre, has passed naval entrance examinations among 400 plus candidates and is expected to be entered at the academy. Appointed on Senator Diingham's recommendation, he attended from Spaulding High School and has many Barre friends hoping for his success and town honor.
A group of excursionists visited Highgate and two Barreball teams played a hot interchurch game. Scoring by innings appears mixed with unclear totals but Wishart Ayers faced off against Halvosa Perry and Attridge in batteries for the Congregational side.
Postmasters at Moretown Waltsfield and Groaifiedd report their petitions for new rural delivery routes have been granted. Work will start July 1 and Vermont may receive several additional routes soon after.
J. K. Pirie a delegate to the Modern Woodmen of America convention will receive a reception by Cup Maple Leaf in Graniteville lodge room Monday evening All those from Barre attending are asked to meet at the Opera House at 6 30 PM Monday evening.
Following meeting of Court Granite City Ay Thursday evening the en suing term officers were elected including KR Wm L Taylor $8 O K James Veale 28 John Rowley S W ET Ciher J W Wos B Williams 5 B Alex Stephens J B Jobo D Smith Lecturer Thos Brock Trusten Chins Lundgren.
A special meeting of Clan Gordon No. 12 will be held at their hall Monday June 20 at 7 PM to discuss and vote on the nurse proposition and any other business properly introduced. Every clansman should attend to express views or at least vote. James Elrick, Sea.
A brief local notice announces a pop concert at Promenade Hall featuring general booths and a speaker, scheduled for next Tuesday evening. The event promises an accessible venue for residents to enjoy music and community activities.
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